Robert Masiello, known locally as Mr. Bob, moved to Western North Carolina from Massachusetts some years ago.

Over time, he got an idea to reinvent the donut. Bob decided to start a “mom and pop” donut shop where he and his employees work early and long hours to keep the foothills sweet.

2014, one of the newest stores along Marion, NC's Main Street shined brightly, and enticed people with the intoxicating aroma of fresh do-nuts, baked goods, and steaming hot coffee, roasted by Ingenious Coffee Roasters.

Mr. Bob’s Donuts has been voted Best Bakery in McDowell County. His Apple Ugly was named best in the nation by

Food Network Magazine.

For the last two New Years’, Bob took a challenge to make a donut with a ten-foot radius, a place for the famous New Year Gold Nugget to land.

Last May, Bob brought us Western North Carolina’s first donut festival which was received gladly and will be returning in May 2017.

At the end of 2016, Mr. Bob’s Donuts Number Two, opened on 212 E Main St. Old Fort, NC,

Mr Bob's Do-Nuts instantly found a place in locals' hearts, and their delicious treats have been flying off the shelves. Why not come down today to find out why?